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In memory of
Sir Edward
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EIGNMOUTH’S greatest
flying, to lay a wreath at Admiral of Exmouth) and Sylvia Russell.
naval hero, Admiral Sir Ed-
Sir Edward Pellew’s burial place in A number of dignitaries were
ward Pellew, was commem-
Christow churchyard. present, including Lord Clifford,
orated on the anniversary of his
Afterwards a granite memorial the chairman of Teignbridge
greatest sea battle, with due pomp
was unveiled at Canonteign, Sir Council and mayors from sur-
and ceremony.
Edward’s former home, by its rounding towns.
Pellew is remembered as the
present owner, Kate Baylis. A ded- The Battle of Algiers was a joint
hero of Algiers, after securing the
ication ceremony took place during British and Dutch operation and
release of 1,000 Christian slaves on
which wreaths were laid by the afterwards Sir Edward was show-
August 27, 1816. For this action he
Royal Naval Association, the Royal ered with decorations from grate-
was created 1st Viscount Exmouth.
British Legion and Commander ful heads of state, including the
More recently, in April this year,
Julia Tyndal-Jones, commanding Order of Prince William of the
he was created figurehead of the
officer of HMS Vivid, on behalf of Netherlands.
new TS Canonteign Teign Valley
the Pellew Division. The Dutch Embassy was un-
Sea Cadets.
Badges of office were presented able to send a representative but
About 45 cadets turned out in
to Lady Clifford, Elizabeth Der- sent their best wishes for the
style, with pipes and drums, flags
langer, (sister of present Viscount event.
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